Monday, August 4, 2008

Academy SRT of Southern Rep 2008 Fall Schedule

Writing for Solo Performance
Adults & Teens

Instructor: Jennifer Pagan

7 sessions, 2 hours each

Writing for Solo Performance unites writing with performance to explore personal story, autobiographical or not. The workshop is designed for both writers and performers and will use a distinct collaborative approach, where participants will respond to one another's work in a formal, constructive forum. Through a series of writing exercises and improvisation games, participants will find the seed of their story, and over the course of the workshop, develop it into their own monologue. Artists will perform their creations for friends and family at Southern Rep Theatre during the last session on Monday, October 20th.

Dates: Mondays, September 8 - October 20
Times:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location of Workshops:
Rehearsal Studio, 4701 Freret Street
Location of Final Performance:
Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 3rd Floor
Registration Deadline:
September 1 (Limit: 10 students)
Cost:
$100 (Due upon registration; includes materials)

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Marketing the Actor
All Ages

Instructor: Angelina Brocato
3 sessions, 2 hours each

Whether you are an experienced actor seeking growth, a newcomer to the industry, or the parent of a child actor, this course will equip you with valuable, rarely-taught tools. This three-session workshop will explore how to pursue your acting career from a business perspective – a side that is all too often overlooked. You will learn to utilize marketing tools; understand casting director and agent perspectives; learn audition tips; define your acting goals; realize your "type" and much more. Actors are encouraged to bring in headshots and resumes to improve. Child actors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent.

Dates: Mondays, October 27 - November 10
Times:
6pm - 8pm
Location:
Rehearsal Studio, 4701 Freret Street
Registration Deadline:
October 20 (Limit: 20 students)
Cost:
$100 (Due upon registration; includes materials)

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Story Theatre Ensemble
Grades 3-6

Instructor: Jennifer Pagan
8 sessions, 1 hour each

Through a series of acting exercises, improvisation games, and imagination journeys young artists will create their very own versions of traditional folk and fairy tales! As performers, students will learn the art of storytelling, principals of acting, and character development. Young artists will also create their own theatrical world with costumes, masks, props, and set pieces that they will design and produce. Amidst the fun and excitement, children will gain confidence, build teamwork, and explore their creativity! This workshop will culminate in an ensemble performance for friends and family during the last session, Wednesday, October 8.

*Wear clothes appropriate for paint craft projects.

Dates: Wednesdays, August 20 - October 8
Times:
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Location:
Rehearsal Studio, 4701 Freret Street
Registration Deadline:
August 13 (Limit: 15 students)
Cost:
$150 (Due upon registration; includes materials)

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Creative Theatre for Girl Scouts
Age 8-17

Instructors: Sarah Z. Singleton & Molly E. Maginnis
2 sessions, 4 hours each

Come create and discover theatre arts in this dynamic workshop series! Girls will work alongside theatre professionals to build their own miniature plays. Grouped by age and team, scouts will write and star in their own original play. Collaboration skills will develop with hands on experience in playwriting, acting, and directing. As actors, they will train the voice, body, and mind through rehearsals and theatre games promoting speech, movement, and improvisation. Creativity and teamwork will thrive as girls discover, connect, and take action with such theater elements as scenery, lighting, sound, costuming, and make-up. Girls will gain confidence by performing and presenting their creations. Come play at Academy SRT!

*Bring a snack & wear clothes appropriate for paint craft projects.

Dates: Saturdays September 13 & 20
Times:
8:30am-12:30pm
Location:
Rehearsal Studio: 4701 Freret Street
Registration Deadlines:
September 3 (Limit 20 girl scouts)
Cost:
$52 (Due upon registration; includes materials)

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Acting
Grades pre-K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12

Instructors: Molly E. Maginnis & Kat Johnston
8 sessions per age group, 1 hour each

Come play! Accommodating various ages and experience levels, this eight session workshop encompasses training in voice, body, mind, connection and process. Lessons and activities will include: auditioning, script analysis, memorization tactics, stage technique, and character development. Young actors will explore creativity through warm-up exercises & improvisation games and cultivate talent by rehearsing monologues & group scenes. Performers will gain skills in focus, communication, confidence, imagination, and teamwork that they can apply in all aspects of life. Students will have the opportunity to present their final performances on the stage of Southern Rep Theatre for family and friends on the last session of each workshop.

Location of Workshops: Rehearsal Studio, 4701 Freret Street
Location of Final Performance:
Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 3rd Floor
Cost:
$120 (Due upon registration; includes materials)

Grades preK - 2: Molly E. Maginnis
Dates:
Saturdays, September 27 – November 15
Times:
8:30am – 9:30am
Registration Deadline:
Saturday, September 20 (Limit 12 Students)

Grades 3 - 5: Kat Johnston
Dates:
Tuesdays, September 23 – November 11
Times:
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Registration Deadline:
Tuesday, September 23 (Limit 12 Students)

Grades 6 - 8: Kat Johnston
Dates:
Thursdays, September 25 – November 13
Times:
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Registration Deadline:
Thursday, September 18 (Limit 12 Students)

Grades 9 - 12: Molly E. Maginnis
Dates:
Saturdays, September 27 – November 15
Times:
10am – 11am
Registration Deadline:
Saturday, September 20 (Limit 12 Students)

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